Dahlias Can Last As Cut Flowers

Jerry Moreno, president of the Dahlia Society of Ohio, said dahlias are fairly short-lived as cut flowers, but they ought to last longer than a day. His typically last about four, he said.

Southwest Florida Nurseries Unsure About Impact Of Target Quitting Live Plant Sales

August 30, 2010 Laura Ruane, The News Press

Target department stores are getting out of the live plant business. It seems there wasn’t enough green in the endeavor for the Minneapolis-based retailer, which competed with home-improvement stores and independent retail nurseries.

North Raleigh Florist Supports The National Association Of Women Business Owners Luncheon

August 30, 2010 North Raleigh Florist

Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist has announced that the shop has signed on as a silver level sponsor for the National Association For Women Business Owners (NAWBO).

Nations Fifth Largest Florist Expands Operations By Opening New Retail Stores

August 30, 2010 Oberer’s Flowers

Oberers Flowers, Ohios largest florist announced today that it is expanding into neighboring Indiana and will open 4 retail stores in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The companies first out of state retail store is located in Carmel, Indiana. Construction has begun and the 3,000 square ft store will open on October 1st.

Shatto Milk Earns Awards At World Dairy Exposition

August 30, 2010 Shatto Milk Company

The World Dairy Exposition in Madison, Wisconsin awarded Shatto Root Beer Milk first in the world in the Open Class category, followed immediately by Shatto Strawberry Milk. Shattos 2% Milk was named second in the world in the White Milk category.